Technique
The Priciest Pedicure?
If clients complain about the price of a pedicure, tell them about Amp Salon’s VIP pedicure, which just might be the world’s most expensive feet treat.
Have Some Sake While You Soak
What better to accompany Salon Utopia’s Yin and Yang Pedicure than a tempting array of sushi and sake?
Estelina Says File Feet Twice
Estelina recommends beginning each pedicure with a dry filing of the feet. Then, when the service is almost complete, apply a foot scrub and file again.
When Empty is Better
Sanitation-conscious patrons may prefer to be able to inspect the pedicure basin’s cleanliness and see you draw fresh water just for them.
High-Heel Stats
A survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association crunches the numbers on how much we suffer, and why we wear, high-heeled shoes.
Staying Innovative
The handy Roz Cuticle Nipper and Pusher comes to us from an industry veteran.
Raspberry Acrylic Nails
You Tube user Chantellej19 twists the usual white french by using a beautiful raspberry pink glitter mix and then using a pink masque over the top.
Sculptured Acrylic Pink-and-Whites With Backfill and Rebalance by Lynn Lammers
NAILS' cover tech artist Lynn Lammers demonstrates sculptured acrylic pink and white nails with backfill and rebalance. She specializes in sculptured pink and white acrylic nails rather than tip and overlay or gel. See more work at www.myspace.com/lynnberry1972.
Long Sculptured Acrylic Nails by Lynn Lammers
Lynn Lammers demonstrates how to sculpt long acrylic nails. See more of her work at www.myspace.com/lynnberry1972.
Foot Massage as Profitable Add-On
The pedicure started as an afterthought in the nail industry but has grown into a popular, high-profile service. Adding a professional foot massage can increase profits and solidify your client base.
French Enhancements with NSI Attraction
Go beyond french enhancements with NSI's Attraction Acrylic System.
80s Retro Nails by NSI
Leg warmers. Bike shorts. Bright geometrics. Flashdance. Footloose. Recreate that feeling with these eye catching nails.
NSI Dry Flower Design
Put some flower power in your next set of acrylic or gel.
NSI Cracked Ice
Offer your clients some extra sparkle and dimension with NSI's Cracked Ice Nail Embellishments.
NSI Inside Out
Swirls of pink, violet, and blue are revealed under a layer of black velvet.
Could It Be Gel Toes?
Those subtle classy toes peeking out beneath a sandal may look like they’re flashing just ordinary polish, but in fact they could be secretly showcasing the newest trend in feet — gel toes. Here's a step-by-step.
by Tim Crowley
Damaged Nail System
With Phenomen Oil and Nourish Therapeutic Cuticle Formula, Jessica’s new Damaged Nail System rebuilds nails from the foundation to the surface.